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The Nutcracker Casting is Here!
The most magical time of the year is coming soon with PBT’s The Nutcracker! Performances will take place Dec. 8-28 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. Join Marie, her Nutcracker …
Read MorePutting Pittsburgh in The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences for over 130 years, telling the story of young Marie (renamed to match the original story) and her journey to a mystical land with her …
Read MoreViolins of Hope
October 27-29, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will present Sounds of the Sun as part of its seasoner opener in conjunction with Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh. Sounds of the Sun …
Read MoreA Forever Dance Partner
Two real-life Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre couples will be performing Pas des deux at the Light in the Dark program that will open the 2023-24 Season on October 27-29. Principal artist …
Read MoreLight in the Dark Casting
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced casting for the 2023-24 season opener, Light in the Dark. The mixed repertoire program features four poignant contemporary works that showcase powerful stories and passionate …
Read MoreCelebrate National Coming Out Day with PBT!
At Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, we are committed to increasing equity, diversity and opportunity in the art of ballet. We believe that by bringing together people with diverse perspectives, histories and …
Read MoreLearn About Florence Waren
The central work in Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s 2023-24 season opener Light in the Dark is renowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald’s world premiere Sounds of the Sun. This documentary-based contemporary ballet celebrates …
Read MoreCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Apprentice Cecilia Hernandez
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15! We were excited to sit down and talk with PBT artist Cecilia Hernandez to learn about some of her family’s cultural traditions and …
Read MoreCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Corps Member Christian García Campos
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15! We were excited to sit down and talk with PBT artist Christian García Campos to learn about some of her family’s cultural traditions …
Read MoreOpen Air at Hazelwood Green Casting Announced
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Open Air performance at Hazelwood Green will be happening on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. The outdoor performance is free to attend …
Read MoreHear From the Company and School Accompanists
Ballet and classical music are intrinsically linked. Most beloved classical ballets from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s The Firebird have sweeping musical …
Read MoreFind Out What Our Artists Were Up to This Summer
During June and July, PBT Company artists have a well-deserved summer break before the new season begins. Some of the PBT artists shared the different ways they spent their breaks …
Read MoreBallet Under the Stars Casting Announced
The casting for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s annual Ballet Under the Stars performance at Hartwood Acres has been announced! PBT will be performing at Hartwood Acres on Sunday, August 20 at …
Read MoreMeet Barbara Bears | Incoming Rehearsal Director
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) has named Barbara Bears as the organization’s new rehearsal director. She will be taking over the role formerly held by Marianna Tcherkassky until her retirement in …
Read MoreMeet New Apprentice Abigail Huang
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is delighted to announce that Abigail Huang will be joining PBT as a company apprentice for the 2023-24 season! Abigail Huang trained from the age of 13 …
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